Chapter 3: Anatomical and Sitting

Question 1

Physical examinations require patients to be placed in a number of different positions depending upon?

Answer 1

The particular body area being examined.

Question 2

What are the most common positions in an ambulatory care setting?

Answer 2

Anatomical, sitting, supine, prone, lithotomy, dorsal recumbent, Sims’, and Fowler’s.

Question 3

What is the Anatomical Position?

Answer 3

Patient stands up straight with arms at the sides and palms pointed forward.

Question 4

The Anatomical Position is preferred position for assessment of the patient’s?

Answer 4

Rage of motion of their muscles, bones and joints.

Question 5

What is the Sitting Position?

Answer 5

Patient sits on the edge of the exam table with their legs hanging down.

Question 6

If the patient is wearing a gown, a drape sheet should be placed?

Answer 6

Over the lap and legs for warmth and privacy.

Question 7

The Sitting Position is used for a focused exam of?

Answer 7

The head, neck, back, chest, and extremities.